Top 10 Signs You Speak Like A True South African

South Africa is one of the most diverse and enchanting countries in the world. Of it’s best are it’s people with their different cultures.

If you have lived in South Africa long enough, you should be familiar with the following slang words which are sprinkled in every communication of South Africans. Check them out below…..

Being South African

1. You say “Shame”

This term is used by South Africans in just about every social situation. This expression showing emotions but not only in the proper sense of embarrassment and guilt

2. You say “Askies”

Askies means “sorry” Feeling or expressing sympathy; Feeling or expressing regret or sorrow or a sense of loss over something done or undone.  It is an Afrikaans word.

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